Also inside: $77 million sale in Stafford, UMW students win business-pitch contest, entrepreneur tells inspiring story on podcast.
Biz Beat Roundup: Local housing market solid in March
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Biz Beat Banter: Anita Crossfield
We covered a range of topics during our conversation, including: Anita’s early life in war-torn Kosovo, how she made her way to the U.S. and ended up in Fredericksburg, and the life of an entrepreneur running a downtown business.
Biz Beat Clips: Potomac Point Winery
This week’s Biz Beat Clips video highlights Potomac Point Winery in Stafford County and a recent statewide award that the business received.
Biz Beat Roundup: $6.7 million deal closes in Fredericksburg
Also inside: $2.175 million sale closes in Milford; new businesses open in Stafford; country club celebrates milestone anniversary.
Biz Beat Banter: Mary Jane Pitts O’Neill
We covered a range of topics during our conversation, including: Mary Jane’s childhood in Fredericksburg, her career in real estate and how she makes her philanthropic decisions locally.
Biz Beat Clips: BUMRUSH Vinyl Shop
This week’s Biz Beat Clips video highlights BUMRUSH Vinyl Shop in Fredericksburg, a retro music store offering vinyl records, cassette tapes, CDs and more.
Biz Beat Roundup: Buc-ee’s seeking rezoning for Stafford project
Also inside: Expanded NICU opens at Mary Washington Hospital; another data center in the works in Stafford; new stores under way for popular chains.
Biz Beat Banter: Kevin Breen
We covered a range of topics during our 30-minute conversation, including: Kevin’s childhood in Ireland, how his fleet feet took him to America, and how he has built one of the leading local real estate brokerage firms.
Biz Beat Clips: Gibson’s Soft Serve transforms former gas station
This week’s Biz Beat Clips video focuses on Gibson’s Soft Serve in Bowling Green, which is serving up frozen treats from a former Texaco station.
Biz Beat Roundup: Popular restaurant chain opening locally in April
Also inside: Businesses open in Downtown Fredericksburg; Assisted-living facility under construction near hospital; $2.6 million sale at Lake Anna
Biz Beat Banter podcast going weekly
Starting April 1, our Biz Beat Banter podcast will be published weekly on Tuesdays.
Biz Beat Clips: Friends of the Rappahannock renovating space
This week’s Biz Beat Clips video focuses on Friends of the Rappahannock, which is renovating its office space at 3219 Fall Hill Ave. in Fredericksburg.
Biz Beat Roundup: New tenant for large Central Park space
Also inside: Four new homes planned in Fredericksburg; sauna and cold-plunge studio coming to downtown; new project in works near Spotsylvania Publix.
Biz Beat Clips: La Tingeria
This week’s Biz Beat Clips video takes you to La Tingeria, an award-winning Mexican restaurant in the Southpoint area of Spotsylvania County.
Biz Beat Roundup: Trio of $3M-plus homes on market in Fredericksburg
Also inside: new ownership for downtown restaurant; field at UMW’s Battleground gets a new namesake; local housing market ‘abuzz with uncertainty.’
Biz Beat Banter Ep. 6: Janet Gullickson
Germanna Community College President Janet Gullickson is the guest on this month’s Biz Beat Banter podcast.
Biz Beat Clips: Robin’s Nest Cafe
This week’s Biz Beat Clips video takes you to the Robin’s Nest Cafe at Shannon Airport, where you can dine while watching planes take off and land.
Biz Beat Roundup: Richmond Fed VP eyeing impact of federal cuts in Stafford
Long-awaited Central Park store opening this week; 112 homes sold in region; local business expansion draws publicity from Governor’s Office
Biz Beat Clips: Horne’s, a historic Port Royal diner
This week’s Biz Beat Clips video takes you to Horne’s in Port Royal, which is the last remaining location for the once-thriving chain.
Biz Beat Roundup: Spotsylvania VA Clinic to hold ribbon cutting Friday
New businesses planned at former Jewel Box space; VA clinic opening Friday in Spotsy; Amazon files for permits for large project in Spotsy and Caroline.
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